Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Programme Compliance Officer (10/22 LUS)
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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The Portfolio programme compliance officer sits within the Finance & Delivery Team in the British High Commission (BHC) Lusaka. The Finance & Delivery team leads on excellence in programme delivery across the total programme portfolio (Overseas Development Assistance & Non-Overseas Development Assistance) both at strategic and programmatic level. This is a central team that is responsible for coordinating coherent delivery of all of the mission’s programming, maximising Value For Money and synergies across the portfolio while promoting excellence in delivery. It leads on delivery of programme finances, compliance, commercial and risk management, and monitoring and evaluation.
The role will report to the Senior Programme Manager.
FCDO in general and BHC Lusaka in particular have been in transition period following the merger in 2020. Therefore, the responsibility of this role may evolve and will be tailored according to the business need, areas of interest/expertise and areas for development of the individual. We will ensure that the postholder has the opportunity to develop a range of competencies and skills, while ensuring depth and ownership of in focus areas.
The role is essential to the effective working of the compliance function and the delivery of quality programme management in FCDO. The Portfolio programme compliance officer will work as part of a team to deliver assurance on their business area’s performance, providing challenge and support to ensure teams contribute to departmental objectives. The role will also work with internal and external partners, including project responsible owners and programme management staff to ensure excellence in programme compliance.
The Portfolio programme compliance officer will support the senior programme manager and programme teams in delivering improved programme delivery standards and approaches to the management of programme related risks and compliance across the portfolio. S/He will
• effectively support programme and portfolio compliance ensuring key processes are adhered to across the two programme teams.
• support the driving of excellence on compliance management across BHC Lusaka and delivering change.
• provide administrative and programme support to the Finance and Delivery Team.
In this role you will also be responsible for (but not limited to):
• assisting in the developing and overseeing of control systems to ensure there is no violation of FCDO guidelines and internal policies in the management of programmes
• evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• review the work of programme teams when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or recommend training.
• prepare team compliance status reports and feed into the programme scrutiny board pack
• maintain and sign post various guidance documents to ensure compliance with overall FCDO procedures.
• coordinate overall updates and need to know messaging on latest programme delivery and compliance development.
• support the fraud liaison lead in delivering the counter fraud agenda in playing an effective role in strengthening compliance.
• support programme teams during programme annual and completion reviews.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• A Diploma or Degree in Development Studies/Business Administration or similar qualifications.
• At least three years’ experience in relevant field
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Priority to training in programme, compliance and financial management
• Organisational skills
• Skills in record management
Required behaviours
Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
Application deadline
5 December 2022
Additional information
• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission/Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• The current legacy DFID Terms and Conditions of Employment will apply to all internal locally employed staff on promotion and new entrants subject to local employment labour law.
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to 1. Obtain the relevant permit, 2. Pay fees for the permit, 3. Make arrangements to relocate & 4. Meet the costs to relocation
• The British High Commission/Embassy does not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Current employees (CBS) transferring between departments need to obtain a new police clearance/certificate of good conduct to be successful appointed to the position.
• Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
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